2 Timothy 1
1 To Timothy, my dear Child, from Paul who, by the will of God, is an Apostle of Christ Jesus, charged to proclaim the Life that comes from union with Christ Jesus.
Pablo, un apóstol de Cristo Jesús por voluntad de Dios, según [la] promesa de [la ]vida en Cristo Jesús,
2 May God, the Father, and Christ Jesus, our Lord, bless you, and be merciful to you, and give you peace.
a Timoteo, amado hijo. Gracia, misericordia, paz de Dios Padre y de Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor.
3 I am thankful to God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, when I remember you, as I never fail to do, in my prayers — night and day alike,
Doy gracias a Dios a Quien sirvo con limpia conciencia, como lo hicieron mis antepasados, cuando sin cesar me recuerdo de ti en mis conversaciones con Dios de noche y de día,
4 as I think of your tears, longing to see you, that my happiness may be completed,
al recordar tus lágrimas y anhelar verte para regocijarme.
5 now that I have been reminded of the sincere faith that you have shown. That faith was seen first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and is now, I am convinced, in you also.
Tengo presente el recuerdo de la fe sincera que hay en ti, la cual residió primero en tu abuela Loida y en tu madre Eunice, y estoy persuadido de que también en ti.
6 And that is my reason for reminding you to stir into flame that gift of God, which is yours through your ordination at my hands.
Por esta razón te recuerdo que avives el fuego, el don de Dios que está en ti por medio de la imposición de mis manos.
7 For the Spirit which God gave us was not a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
Porque Dios no nos dio espíritu de cobardía, sino de poder, de amor y de dominio propio.
8 Do not, therefore, be ashamed of the testimony which we have to bear to our Lord, nor yet of me who am a prisoner for him; but join with me in suffering for the Good News, as far as God enables you.
Por tanto no te avergüences del testimonio de nuestro Señor, ni de mí, su prisionero. Sino comparte conmigo el sufrimiento en las Buenas Noticias según [el] poder de Dios,
9 It was God who saved us, and from him we received our solemn Call — not as a reward for anything that we had done, but in fulfilment of his own loving purpose. For that love was extended to us, through Christ Jesus, before time began, (aiōnios g166)
Quien nos salvó y llamó con vocación santa, no según nuestras obras, sino según su propio propósito y gracia que nos fue dada en Cristo Jesús antes de [los ]tiempos eternos. (aiōnios g166)
10 and has now been made apparent through the Appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus; who has made an end of Death, and has brought Life and Immortality to light by that Good News,
Pero ahora [la gracia ]fue manifestada por medio de la aparición de nuestro Salvador, Cristo Jesús, Quien ciertamente abolió la muerte al sacar a luz [la] vida y [la] inmortalidad por medio de las Buenas Noticias,
11 of which I was myself appointed a Herald and Apostle, and Teacher.
para las cuales yo fui designado predicador, apóstol y maestro,
12 That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until ‘That Day.’
razón por la cual también soporto estas cosas. Pero no me avergüenzo, porque sé en Quién creí y me persuadí de que es poderoso para guardar mi depósito hasta aquel día.
13 Keep before you, as an example of sound teaching, all that you learnt from me as you listened with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.
Retén copia calcada de las palabras sanas que escuchaste de mí, la fe y el amor en Cristo Jesús.
14 Guard by the help of the Holy Spirit, who is within us, the glorious trust that has been committed to you.
Guarda el buen depósito por medio del Espíritu Santo que vive en nosotros.
15 You know, of course, that all our friends in Roman Asia turned their backs on me, and among them Phygellus and Hermogenes.
Sabes que todos los de Asia se alejaron de mí, de los cuales son Figelo y Hermógenes.
16 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for he often cheered me and was not ashamed of my chains.
El Señor conceda misericordia a la casa de Onesíforo, pues muchas veces me refrescó y no se avergonzó de mi cautividad.
17 On the contrary, when he arrived in Rome, he sought eagerly for me till he found me.
Al hallarse en Roma, diligentemente me buscó y [me] encontró.
18 The Lord grant that he may find mercy at the hands of the Lord on ‘That Day.’ The many services that he rendered at Ephesus you have the best means of knowing.
El Señor tenga misericordia de él en aquel día. Tú sabes bien cuántos servicios nos brindó en Éfeso.
